Only Anatomy Majors Can Pass This Muscle Quiz

Which muscle is named after the Greek letter delta?

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Which muscle is named after the Greek letter delta?
Retry Correct Incorrect The deltoid muscles are named after the Greek letter delta. This is because the muscle group, located in the shoulder, looks similar to the triangular shape of the Grecian letter (and also the airline logo!).
Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images
Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images

Which muscle is named after the Greek letter delta?

  • Erector spinae
  • Bicep
  • Lat
  • Deltoid
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